Call Number:

C0070

Repository:

Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division

Extent:

• 111 boxes
• 69.60 linear feet

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Archives of Derrydale Press, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1926-1960 (inclusive) and 1928-1942 (bulk)

Creator:

Princeton University. Library. Special Collections and Connett, Eugene V. (Eugene Virginius), 1891-1969.

Form:

Scrapbooks -- 20th century and Ledgers -- 20th century.

Abstract:

Consists of correspondence and business papers of the Derrydale Press, from its foundation in 1926 by Eugene V. Connett III (Princeton Class of 1912) through its liquidation in 1942. There is also a great deal of correspondence by Connett and his staff concerning the acquisition and editing of manuscripts, sales, and distribution, and promotion of the books.

Eugene V. Connett III established the Derrydale Press in New York City in 1927. This press went on to become the leading publisher of outdoor books in North America.

The collection consists of correspondence and business papers of the Derrydale Press from its foundation in 1926 by Eugene V. Connett III (Class of l912) through its liquidation in 1942. Included are letters by the authors and illustrators of most of the sporting books published by Derrydale, such as Ernest R. Gee, Roland Clark, Paul Brown, and Gordon Grand. There is also a great deal of correspondence by Connett and his staff concerning the acquisition and editing of manuscripts, sales, and distribution, and promotion of the books.

The business section holds financial reports (1932-1942), insurance policies, orders, receipts, tax information, the files of Hooker Talcott (treasurer), and ledgers. Of interest are 15 volumes of scrapbooks (1926-1940) containing press clippings, stories about Connett, promotional leaflets, trade catalogs, and other memorabilia. There is also a binder of Connett letters, Derrydale Press catalogs, and related articles collected by Joseph Spear Beck.